Hyundai Ioniq 2019 News

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Hyundai has detailed the 2020 Ioniq facelift ahead of its second-half 2019 Australian release with a revised design, new tech and added battery capacity for the fully electric version. Unlike a lot of facelifts, the Ioniq update is quite noticeable and makes it appear more modern than before. New front and rear lighting, now all-LED, features as well as revised alloy wheels up to 17-inches in size and a 3D-textured grille.The Ioniq’s interior has been given a big upgrade with a new layout, a boost in quality thanks to new materials, LED ambient lighting and a new 10.25-inch multimedia system. The company has also added their Blue Link tech, which allows owners to check their car’s status and lock or unlock the doors through their smartphone. The mechanicals of the Ioniq have also been changed, with an upgraded 38.3kWh battery pack (formerly 28kWh) featuring on the Ioniq Electric, which enables it to travel 294km on a single charge under new WLTP regulations. The current claimed 'real world' range for the Electric model is claimed at 230km.There is a new 7.2kWh onboard charger, which has replaced the old 6.6kWh unit. Using a 100kW fast-charging station, the battery can be charged to 80 per cent in as little as 54 minutes. The output of the motor has also been upgraded to 100kW of power (formerly 88kW) and 295Nm of torque.Hyundai has also upgraded the battery packs of the Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid, which still use a 77kW/147Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine and six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Ioniq Hybrid’s electric motor now develops 32kW/170Nm and is fed by a 1.56kWh battery pack.The Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq’s electric motor develops 44.5kW/170Nm, and is fed by a higher-output 8.9kWh battery pack. The plug-in hybrid model can now travel 51km on electric-only power - apparently down from the claimed 60km of the existing model.Hyundai Australia has confirmed that the updated Ioniq will arrive locally towards the end of 2019, with local pricing and specifications to be announced before then.  

Hyundai has revealed its facelifted Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants overseas just months after the model was launched locally in Australia.

Hyundai Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for its new Ioniq range of mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric hatchbacks.Hyundai is the first brand to offer three alternative drivetrain options within one model line-up in this market, with the Ioniq available in Elite and top-spec Premium levels across each variant.Pricing (before on-road costs) ranges across a $15k band from $33,990 for the Hybrid Elite to $48,990 for the Electric Premium. At $44,990, the Ionic Electric Elite is now the cheapest full ZEV (zero emissions vehicle) on sale in Australia, undercutting the $47,490 Renault Zoe Life by $2500.The range kicks off with the Ioniq Hybrid, powered by a 77kW/147Nm 1.6-litre ‘Kappa’ direct-injection, Atkinson Cycle, four-cylinder petrol engine, supported by a 32kW/170Nm permanent magnet electric motor.A combined output of 88kW/295Nm goes to the front wheels via a new six-speed dual-clutch auto transmission. Claimed combined cycle fuel economy is 3.4L/100km.Next, the Ioniq Plug-in uses the same 1.6-litre petrol engine, but here the car’s default mode is electric drive with the internal combustion engine kicking in as required.A larger Lithium-ion battery supports a claimed EV-only range of 63km, and combined cycle fuel economy of just 1.1L/100km (largely because the first 63km are EV-only).Finally, the flagship Ioniq Electric features a high-output (88kW/295Nm) electric motor only, with a single-speed reduction transmission sending drive to the front wheels.A larger 28kWh Lithium-ion battery necessitates a swap from a multi-link rear suspension on the Hybrid and Plug-in to a torsion beam set-up.Claimed real-world range is 230km, with a full charge from a 240-volt domestic outlet taking 12 hours.Hyundai Australia has partnered with JET Charge for provision of a home (AC) ‘Delta Charger’ unit, which for $1995 (installed) drops that time to around 4.5 hours (2.45 hours for Plug-in).All Ioniqs come standard with Hyundai’s comprehensive ‘SmartSense’ safety suite, including AEB and Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keeping Assist, Active Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, ESC, Vehicle Stability Management, and more. Dual front, front side and curtain airbags, plus a driver’s knee bag are also standard.The Ioniq is available from 18 selected Hyundai dealers across urban and rural areas around the country.Hyundai Ioniq 2019 list pricing (plus on-road costs):